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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 31, 2026.

Good character matters as much as worship

Toronto Islamic Centre

“Good character is just as important, if not more important, than the many acts of worship that we often engage in and do.”

The khateeb, at 7:50

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In one sentence

True religious devotion is inseparable from good character, patience, kindness, generosity, selflessness, forgiveness, and helpfulness toward all people, and these qualities lead to Allah's forgiveness and Jannah.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Frames Jumu'ah as seeking Allah's pleasure, forgiveness, and Jannah.
  2. Presents piety and good character as leading qualities associated with entering Jannah.
  3. Defines good character through kindness, emotional control, helpfulness, generosity, forgiveness, and uplifting others.
  4. Uses Qur'anic teachings and Prophetic examples to emphasize selflessness and overlooking mistakes.
  5. Explains that character may be partly innate but can be strengthened through deliberate practice.
Try this week
Smile at others and make them feel welcome.
Control anger and pause before responding.
Overlook small mistakes and forgive without holding grudges.
Help others with errands and give up conveniences when someone else needs them more.
Practice truthfulness, trustworthiness, generosity, patience, and deliberation.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 104Condemns mocking and slandering people.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Good character is just as important, if not more important, than the many acts of worship that we often engage in and do.”
Toronto Islamic Centre · Toronto, ON
Play from 7:50
“The Muslim does not mind giving up his parking spot for someone that may need it more.”
Toronto Islamic Centre · Toronto, ON
Play from 15:54
“It's how you are with others and how you treat them.”
Toronto Islamic Centre · Toronto, ON
Play from 18:49
Where it was given

The masjid

Toronto Islamic Centre817 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4W 2G9Jumu'ah 1st Khutbah: 1:30 PM | 2nd Khutbah: 2:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Toronto Islamic Centre33 khutbahs
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